Chapter 22: The Bloody Proposal Ceremony (2 Final)

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Drop dead silence. It's been that way for 5 minutes. But I know full well it will all change, I'm just waiting for Ryuji to get out of the vicinity so I can start the plan.

"Everyone, now that I have your attention. There's one thing That I absolutely must tell you."

"That he's the only traitor among us!"

*murmurs murmurs*

"Traitors?"

"Makes sense someone must have sold us out"

"Is it you?"

"No it must be Natsu! That pink haired bastard must have been a traitor all along!"

"What did you say you stripper!!?"

Wait we're not in that universe now are we, please tell me no, pretty please?

"Now now!"

I clapped my hand,while scanning the whole area. Everyone is now wary of one another. All their doubt about me disappears in an instant.

"I can only say one thing. United we are strong, but divided we are weak. The enemy wants us to be wary of one another so he can easily blame the one whose most honorable."

"Akira-san, Do you have a way to find out who is the traitor amongst us?"

"Don't worry, I have just the trick."

"Right now, I know full well, who has the back of the traitor. It's the JingWeon Mafia."

*murmurs murmurs*

"Korean in our own soil?"

"I hate those plastic bastards"

"But I know you have a collection of Blackpink in your bedroom! You're suspicious!"

"Hey How can you say that Twice is better!"

"Hey .."

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This is not how it is supposed to turn out. But it's still salvageable.

"Guys what if Akira is trying to sow discord in us"

Ah there's the smart imposter.

"Yeah that makes sense"

*murmur murmur*

Now I have everyone's attention again. I checked my watch.

"Iwai!"

"Yes? Bring it to me"

He handed me a briefcase. I opened it, and took out a syringe, I injected myself, Father, and Izanami simultaneously. Iwai also injected himself with it.

"Ah now that's better."

"What is that?"

Romulus.

[Rebelion] [Revolution] [Heat Riser] [Mind Charge]

Now!

[Binding Cry!]

Binding Cry is a spell that inflicts paralysis in an AOE, I overcharged Romulus with buffs in hope to extend the AOE, and I felt that it worked like a charm.

"HAHAHAHAHA!"

I laughed Maniacally.

"Did you know that the drinks that are served today is poisonous? Funny right?"

The crazy smile never leaves my face.

"I never thought this would work you know? Poisoning the whole castle. But lo and behold, it worked like a charm"

*murmurs murmurs*

"Crazy bastard!"

"Give me the cure, or else …"

"Hey Give me the cure, I can give you ….."

"Ah that's a nice idea right, a trade? Now if you have any information about the JingWeon Mafia, that's a free cure."

*murmur murmur*

"I know something!"

"Kitamaru, don't, you traitor!"

"He" using his eyes he points towards a man spouting curses at him "he has dealings with JingWeon Mafia, and is receiving money for any information sent and drugs bought"

Ooh since I have the Deceit authority I know lies from truths. He's not lying. Let's wait a bit more.

"I know Hiritsugu is! He's been laundering the triads and JingWeon's money in his town."

"Sadao ! You Traitor! You're selling our guns to TJC just last week!"

"Shiro! Shiro had just made a deal with the government, informing them of our movement."

It soon became crowded. Now's the time for a harvest. I took out the katana that i've hidden in my sleeves and started Killing. Those who are on the shit list: the ones who sold us out to the JingWeon and Triads are the first one to die, one by one, and their accompli. Those who rat us out for the police are next.

And i didnt spare those who have sold our stuff to other clans/ families. They either lost a limb or are lucky enough to just get a cut somewhere, whether they die or not is of little consequence.

From 120 families strong, now only 76 remain. ( WN: I dunno why this number came out when i use a random number generator) Those who really help the clan are around 64. It's a grim number but what can i do.

The survivors look at me as if i'm a demon.

"Let this be known to all. This is how traitors are going to be dealt with from now on."

Just on time. The paralysis wears off. As everybody can move again, some just sits in place not wanting to taste my wrath, others are running away from me.

"The poison effect has now ended. Iwai, please ask someone to come and clean up, we're changing locations this place is too dirty."

"Right away, everyone please follow me."

Not daring to disobey my order everyone leaves toward the meeting room orderly.

In the 6th floor's meeting room, everyone have a grim face, but still sitting down facing me. With the stunt i pull off nobody even wants to drink anything anymore, servants bringing beverages are dismissed right away.

"Now that that's over with, we can finally start the real meeting."

"As you might have known or heard, I proposed a peace treaty between TJC and OA. Does anyone here object to the peace treaty?"

No one raises their hand.

"Ok, by the end of the week I want everyone's signature and stamp on this scroll."

Again no one objects.

"Before we end this night. I will allow 3 questions. Those who want to ask questions, please raise your hand."

There's only 2 hands that's raised.

"You, the one with the blue yukata, state your name, and question"

"Sarutobi Kenshin Partiach of the Kenshin Family, What will happen to the territories of the deceased?"

"Easy, every territory can be shared or if no one wants to take it I'll take care of it myself. BUT I only have 1 order effective immediately, this year, nobody from OA can be promoted or demoted. As I have big plans not just for you but for the whole Japan. We're taking our ancestor's land back! And we're going to do it THIS YEAR. "

*murmurs murmurs*

"Did he just?"

"Yes he had already declared war towards the triads and mafia anyway"

"Crazy this is just crazy"

"Next Question, You with the femine look"

"Hideyoshi Kinoshita Patriarch of the Kinoshita Family, My question is what is your grand plan? We need to know who we are following at this point. Depending on my answer maybe a seppuku is a better option."

I smiled from ear to ear, because finally someone asked that question.

"I'm glad you ask. As you know my goal is to consolidate, recapture and fix the Yakuza in Japan. What I mean is I want us, who have no choice in life and those who are loyal to our cause to be able to walk among the populace normally, not shunned, nor feared. But respected and loved."

I stood up.

"My grand plan has 3 stages"

"The first stage is consolidation of power, our bonds are strong, and we have strength in number. Because Japan is our homeland. This is our home turf. But our problem now is we are spread too thin in some places and too concentrated in others. TJC is too centralized in tokyo and OA is too centralized in Osaka. So first i'm going to merge them together and make a decentralized system just like the government so we can cover more ground."

"The second phase will be the recapture phase, in this phase we will be reaching our hands in businesses we don't usually meddle with, which are: the IT industry, the Media industry, and lastly the security industry. We'll slowly shift our focus towards those directions. I have planned on how we enter the industry."

As I bow

"But I need everybody's support for this to work. So I implore you to think about what I say, and support me when the time comes."

"What's the last stage?"

"Globalization. It will be easier to imagine after the second phase is done, but believe me when we're done with the second phase, all of us. From the enforcer on the street until us the heads, won't have to hide from society anymore. So, I implore you to believe in me."

"Any more questions?"

Only one person raises his hand this time

"Ok, you there, same rule"

"Toshimitsu Kubo from the second patriarch of the Kubo Family, What's the timeframe, budget and working term of the project?"

Good question, it's 2011, so if we hurry we can get the most out of all our investments.

"I don't need a big budget, so whether you want to succeed with me or not is up to you, if you don't want to invest I won't force you. As for the time frame, we start by next week. This week I will proceed with the peace treaty from both TJC and OA. if we can do it faster, then we'll move faster as well."

"The next step will be the funding stage. We don't lack funds, but we lack management. I can't have the patriarch going down to the field checking every little thing so i'll make a system that's going to keep us all updated. This will last until the end of april as i have to find the appropriate people for the appropriate task. This will last us the whole month."

"In Mei, we will fully commit in the plan, we will start with getting involved in the IT department. And start building a Legal Private Security Firm. and lastly do you know what this is?" As I pull out my iphone 5 "This is the future and I'll make us prosper more than ever before."

I ended my speech there.

"Believe in me. My Family, Give me 1 year to Fix the Yakuza."

"By the end of it, I'll give you freedom."

I said my piece and I left the room.

{"Izanami, where are you"}

{"The roof."}

{"Have they cleaned it up?"}

{"They are still cleaning, 40 dead bodies is nothing to laugh at you know."}

I ascended the golden steps. There, at the top, at the end of this expanse.

"Oh, Akira?"

The cool spring breeze, wreathed in the scent of lavender, carries with it, a melody of solace.

Amidst the crimson sea, a lone presence rests upon the railings. Under the dim glow of the waning moon, laid a tranquil smile. My psyche entranced, my body shivering. With each thump of my heart, comes a heavy step. Wading through the entrails, i remain unyielding and eventually found myself upon her gaze.

"Izanami, although these hands have dyed the river red, my words has killed more men today than my hands have in my whole life, my heart has never faltered."

She had a petite frame, yet a gaze from such magnificent rubies brought me to my knees within half a breath.

"But facing you now, I finally know what fear meant, it's not being able to walk beside you"

My eyes lingered on the smooth contours of her face as I fumbled for a small box from my breast pocket.

"Life may give us a lot of challenges, But I know, with you, I'll be able to, no, With you by my side, I will have strength to face them."

i felt as if i just lost at least ten thousand pounds.

I showed her the small box whose weight surpassed the weight of the world I held on my shoulder, towards Izanami.

"With that said , will you make me the happiest man in the world?"

She squats, meeting me at eye level. Her hand chanced upon my face, caressing my cheek as her face made its way closer to mine. My body stiffened; I gently closed my eyes. The world ceased to exist, yet my mind was guided by the tender sensation that remained upon my lips.

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Daily reminder to stay hydrated. and if you're looking for a sign to be productive or do something positive, this is it. reach out towards your own future!

This chapter is my longest yet, tell me what you think. Is it good? is it bad? and what do you think of my take on Yakuza's storyline.